Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has been named “Low-Cost Carrier of the Year” for the second consecutive year, at the Aviation Business Awards 2008. This honour comes in recognition of Air Arabia’s exceptional level of services, growth, outstanding performance, and reliability.
The event took place at Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi. The award for “Low-Cost Carrier of the Year” is given to the LCC that has demonstrated world-class service across the region over the past 12 months.
Adel Ali, Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: “We are delighted to have been named ‘Best Low-Cost Carrier in the Middle East and North Africa,’ by The Aviation Business Awards 2008. Winning this award for the second consecutive year reinforces Air Arabia’s commitment to quality and excellence in customer service.
“We were the first to recognise and fill the market need for a low-cost carrier that delivered the highest level of service to its passengers. Air Arabia attributes this award to our 10 million plus passengers from across the Gulf and the wider world, who have flown with us since our inception in 2003.”
Most recently, Air Arabia has won the coveted AVEX award for Best Regional Airline at the prestigious AVEX award ceremony that took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In October 2008, the carrier won the World Travel Award for Best Low-Cost Carrier in MENA. The prestigious ceremony, hailed as the Oscars of the travel industry, is a key highlights the global LCC industry. In September 2008, Air Arabia was named Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East and Africa at the prestigious Budgie Awards, part of the World Low-Cost Airlines Congress, held in London, UK. In May 2008, Air Arabia received the gold award in the best airline category at the MENA Travel Awards 2008.
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About Air Arabia: Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a fleet of 16 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving 44 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Central Asia through its main hub in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Air Arabia is modeled after leading American and European low-cost airlines, and its business model is customised to accommodate local preferences. Its main focus is to make air travel more convenient through Internet bookings and offering the lowest fares in the market along with the highest levels of safety and service standards. For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.com
